Charles Johnson, Founder and CEO of EDTS, said I.T. will no longer be the company's main focus-- cyber security is the front line to data protection.

"But really cyber security is much more advanced than anti-virus or anti-malware. It's very specific tools, very specific skill sets and training that has to be had to provide that level of service," Johnson explained.

McNeil said all organizations dealing with client personal information need protection, not only for the company's reputation but for the client's safety. He said devices in the health field are very powerful and all inter-connected.

"So, if you want to go in and get an MRI or CT scan, the hospital would do the scan and have to wait for that report to come back, now you can connect through those devices instantaneously," McNeil explained.

He said this technology comes with risks, though. Hackers have the ability to use malware to access patients' records. McNeil said they can do more than sell patient information for others to get insurance through the victim's identity.

"At worst case, they can manipulate how a medical device functions, and if they can manipulate the treatment, they can manipulate the patient's safety," McNeil said.

"We need more areas of cyber security. Having a major hub with the institute, with Augusta, with AU is definitely critical. I work across the globe, and I think this is a major first," McNeil told NewsChannel 6.

McNeil admitted there have been demonstrations that hackers have the capability to impact the Marketplace, which is why cyber security organizations and researchers are working closely to update systems so this won't take place.